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Rugby World Cup: Every 4 years – Began 1987 in New Zealand & Australia, last played in England & Wales in 2015. In 2019 Japan will host.

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Ireland Advance to Quarterfinals with Bonus Point Win over Samoa

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Ireland defeated Samoa 47-5 on Saturday 12 October in a Pool A match at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium, Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City. Ireland earned a bonus point with their fourth try just prior to the break for a 26-5 lead. With the win, Ireland moved into first place with 16 points, Japan has 14 and plays a key match against Scotland on Sunday. Scotland has 10 points and if they beat Japan with a bonus point or win without Japan gaining a bonus point, they will advance to the quarterfinals. A win or a draw by Japan would have the Brave…

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2019 Rugby World Cup: Japan vs Scotland Preview

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Japan will face Scotland in the final pool match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup on Sunday, 13 October at International Stadium Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City. Kickoff for this key Pool A match is at 19:45 local time (06:45 ET) In the U.S, the match may be viewed on NBC Sports Network or on-demand on NBC Sports Gold and on TSN 1 and 4 in Canada. Typhoon Hagibis, whose path will impact the center of Japan is expected on Saturday. A matchday decision will be made whether the match will be played. Japan enters the match with a 3-0…

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2019 Rugby World Cup: Wales vs Uruguay Preview

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A Wales win over Uruguay on Sunday 13 October will have the team topping Pool D and result in Wales meeting France in the quarterfinals. The match against Uruguay will be played at Kumamoto Stadium, Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto City. Kickoff is at 17:15 local time (04:15 ET) In the U.S, the match may be viewed on-demand on NBC Sports Gold and on TSN 1 and 4 in Canada. Typhoon Hagibis, whose path will impact the center of Japan is expected on Saturday. A matchday decision will be made whether the match will be played. Wales is 3-0 and opened the…

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2019 Rugby World Cup: USA vs Tonga Preview

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The USA and Tonga meet on 13 October at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Osaka Prefecture, Higashiosaka City and are seeking their first win at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Kickoff is at 14:45 local time (01:45 ET) In the U.S, the match may be viewed on NBC Sports Network or on-demand on NBC Sports Gold and on TSN 1 and 4 in Canada. Typhoon Hagibis, whose path will impact the center of Japan is expected on Saturday. A matchday decision will be made whether the match will be played. The Saturday match between England and France was canceled due to Typhoon…

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2019 Rugby World Cup: Namibia vs Canada Preview

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Canada will face Namibia on Sunday, October 13 at Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium, Iwate Prefecture, Kamaishi City. Kickoff is at 12:15 local time (23:15 ET Sat). In the U.S, the match may be viewed on-demand on NBC Sports Gold and on TSN 1 and 4 in Canada. Typhoon Hagibis, whose path will impact the center of Japan is expected on Saturday. A matchday decision will be made whether the match will be played. Both teams are seeking their first win at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Namibia has lost 47-22 to Italy, 57-3 to South Africa, and 71-9 to New…

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Australia Wins Despite Strong Georgia Defense

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Australia defeated Georgia 27-8 in the final pool match for both teams on Friday 11 October in Shizuoka. The Wallabies led 10-3 at the break. The attendance for the match was 39,802. The Wallabies opened the RWC with a 39-21 win over Fiji, lost to Wales 29-25, and beat Uruguay 45-10. Georgia lost to Wales 43-14, beat Uruguay 33-7, and lost to Fiji  45-10. In the first two rounds, and then Uruguay beat Fiji 30-27and then lost to Georgia 33-7. In the Pool’s first third-round match, Fiji defeated Georgia 45-10. With the Wallabies win over Georgia, Fiji claimed third place…

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Typhoon Hagibis Rains on Rugby World Cup Parade

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Chris Wyatt, Tokyo, October 10th, 2019 While it should not come as a shock, it is perhaps still a little surprising for rugby fans wrapped up in the Rugby World Cup festivities as we wind down the pool stage here in Japan.  World Rugby took a big risk granting the 2019 games to Japan.  There were plenty of worries; language, a non-traditional rugby nation, the great distances between venues, remote venues and the potential impact of Mother Nature.  Japan overcame all of those, at least until early this afternoon when organizers held a press conference and announced the cancellation of…

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2019 Rugby World Cup: Ireland vs Samoa Preview

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Ireland will face Samoa on Saturday 12 October in a Pool A match at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium, Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City. Kickoff is at 19:45 (06:45 ET). In the U.S, the match may be viewed on-demand on NBC Sports Gold and on TSN 1 and 4 in Canada. Entering the match, Ireland is in second place with 11 points with Japan topping the pool with 14. Japan faces a key match against Scotland on Sunday. Scotland has 10 points and should they get a bonus-point win, they could knock Japan from the quarterfinals, should Ireland beat Samoa. Should Ireland lose…

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Typhoon Hagibis Impact on Rugby World Cup 2019 Matches

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World Rugby and the Japan Rugby 2019 Organising Committee Release World Rugby and the Japan Rugby 2019 Organising Committee have announced an update regarding the predicted impact of Typhoon Hagibis on this weekend’s pool matches. This includes the cancellation of two matches on safety grounds. TOKYO, 10 Oct – After extensive evaluation, World Rugby and the Japan Rugby 2019 Organising Committee have announced an update regarding the predicted impact of Typhoon Hagibis on this weekend’s Rugby World Cup 2019 pool matches. This includes the decision to cancel matches on safety grounds. Based on the latest detailed information from the tournament’s independent…

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2019 Rugby World Cup: Australia vs Georgia Preview

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Australia faces Georgia in both the team’s final pool match on Friday 11 October in Shizuoka. Kickoff is at 19:15 pm local time (6:15 ET). In the U.S, the match may be viewed on-demand on NBC Sports Gold and on TSN 1 and 4 in Canada. The Wallabies opened the RWC with a 39-21 win over Fiji, lost to Wales 29-25, and beat Uruguay 45-10. Georgia lost to Wales 43-14, beat Uruguay 33-7, and lost to Fiji  45-10. In the first two rounds, and then Uruguay beat Fiji 30-27and then lost to Georgia 33-7. In the Pool’s first third-round match,…

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Wales Overcomes a Determined Fiji to Advance to Quarterfinals

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Wales came back in the first half to take a 14-10 lead over Fiji into the break. Wales added two tries after the match was tied at 17 all to win 29-17. The match was played on Wednesday 9 October at Oita Stadium, Oita Prefecture. With the win, Wales qualified for the quarterfinals and will meet either England or France. Wales opened the RWC with a 43-14 win over Georgia, then defeated Australia 29-25. After the win over Fiji today, they finish pool play on Sunday against Uruguay. Fiji opened with a 30-27 loss to Uruguay and then lost to…

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Scotland Defeats Russia and Sets Up Key Match Against Japan

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Scotland defeated Russia 61-0 on Wednesday 9 October at the Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa. The team led 21-0 at the break. Scotland will face Japan in the final pool match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup and will determine who advances to the quarterfinals. Pool A standings have Japan topping the pool with 14 points, Ireland is second with 11, while Scotland has 10. Samoa follows with 5, while Russia exits with none. Two matches remain in the Pool. Ireland faces Samoa on Saturday, while japan meets Scotland on Sunday. Wins by Ireland and Japan will qualify both teams for the…

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Argentina Exits Rugby World Cup Beating USA

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The USA lost 47-17 to Argentina on Wednesday, October 09 at Rugby Stadium, Kumagaya. At the break, Argentina led 19-5. The match will be the final RWC 2019 match for the Pumas and the Pumas now need to wait until the outcome of the Australia match against Georgia to see if they finish in third place in Pool C and qualify for the Rugby World Cup in 2023. A Georgia win over the Wallabies would give them third place. The Eagles play Tonga on Sunday in a short turnaround with both teams wanting to leave Japan with a win. England…

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South Africa Qualify for Quarterfinals With Win Over Canada

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South Africa defeated Canada 66-7 and qualified for the Quarterfinals, as well as a bonus-point win. The Springboks dominated possession in the first half and led 47-0 at the break. South Africa tops Pool B with 15 points, with New Zealand with 14 points and Italy with 10. The All Blacks and Italy will face each other in their final pool match. The winner between New Zealand and Italy will advance to the Quarterfinals. South Africa has a 3-1 record as they opened the RWC with a 23-13 loss to New Zealand,  a 57-3 win over Namibia, and a 49-3…

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